300 General Operations

Question 1

The Midwest City Fire Department shall implement the Incident Command System appropriately at all incidents for which it has management responsibility

Answer 1

300

Question 2

Transfer of command from the first commander shall be carried out according to the accepted principles of the ICS, whereby continuity of command responsibility is formally turned over in person on the scene.

Answer 2

300

Question 3

When a command officer arrives with the first arriving units, this command officer shall assume command and establish a fixed command post.

Answer 3

300

Question 4

Command from a fixed position is preferred, particularly when an incident is complex or rapidly escalating.

Answer 4

300

Question 5

If the initial company officer is “task-saturated” then he/she shall communicate the need for the transfer of command. The next arriving officer will assume command of the incident as IC1.

Answer 5

300
Examples:

Known Rescue
Mass Casualty Incident

Question 6

Operational procedures shall be established whereby the high concentration of emergency vehicles on the scene of an incident will be alleviated in an orderly manner through the use of a staging process.

Answer 6

300

Question 7

The ICS shall be used to maintain an effective span-of-control and workload for all supervisory personnel.

Answer 7

300

Question 8

The goal of IC 1 is to initially prioritize and assign first arriving companies to tactics which quickly address the incident objectives of life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation in that order. For this reason IC 1 is considered a tactical commander.

Answer 8

300

Question 9

The purpose of committing Truck 1 into the scene without staging is to provide for early access with limited impediments for improved positioning to optimize use of the aerial for current and anticipated needs.

Answer 9

300

Question 10

Upon arrival of the Shift Commander the goal of IC 2 is to evaluate if the initial tactics and performance of tasks align with the current strategy to address the incident objectives of life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation in that order. For this reason IC 2 is considered a strategic commander.

Answer 10

300

Question 11

IC 2 shall continuously evaluate the incident to insure strategic and tactical alignment in operations and anticipate changes and needs.

Answer 11

300

Question 12

It should be the goal of any IC to achieve a tactical reserve using the on deck position.

Answer 12

300

Question 13

NFPA 1710 recommends at least two members dedicated to incident management for all incidents beyond and initial alarm assignment and all responses to the following occupancies; Apartment Fires, Commercial Fires and High Rise buildings.

Answer 13

300

Question 14

Establishment of Divisions and Groups at the tactical level support over all incident safety by increasing local accountability, supervision and improving company to company communication while reducing the span of control and potential task saturation of the IC.

Answer 14

300

Question 15

Divisions and Groups will be created and dissolved at the discretion of the IC based on critical incident factors or potential.

Answer 15

300

Question 16

When a division is created the IC shall provide the Division/Group Supervisor with Boundaries, Resources and Objectives.

Answer 16

300

Question 17

The only Division that will be assumed and not formally established is Roof due to the clarity of the location.

Answer 17

300

Question 18

As incidents grow beyond initial resource dispatch or a geographic area accessed by a single location and multiple divisions or groups have been established establishing an Operations Section should be considered.

Answer 18

300

Question 19

Start a Search Size-Up upon dispatch of the alarm, which includes time of day and alarm response.

Answer 19

300

Question 20

Positive reports of victims (“someone is inside”) will be quickly investigated to help prioritize the area of search within a structure.

Answer 20

300

Question 21

All incidents are expected to include victims until the structure is cleared by fire department personnel.

Answer 21

300

Question 22

Negative reports of victims (“everyone is out”) will not be repeated face to face or over the air.

Answer 22

300

Question 23

Search will be a priority assignment on the fireground. Search tactics, in combination with fire attack and ventilation, support the primary incident objective of life safety.

Answer 23

300

Question 24

In cases where the fire problem has not been located, the incident commander may assign the search team to a second tactical objective of locating the fire, in which case they will update command with a C.A.N. report

Answer 24

300

Question 25

The search team or IC will decide how and where to enter the structure after their initial size-up. Conditions and experience will dictate the crew's entry point and search technique.

Answer 25

300

Question 26

Search teams must ventilate for life but be mindful to not change the ventilation profile of the structure.

Answer 26

300

Question 27

Once in the room of origin, or fire area, the Fire Attack Team will focus on complete extinguishment while the heel position obtains a primary search of that area.

Answer 27

300

Question 28

The incident commander is the only person on the fireground that will determine the structure all clear and have it benchmarked with dispatch.

Answer 28

300

Question 29

If multiple crews are assigned to a search, a search group will be established with a search group supervisor.

Answer 29

300

Question 30

When moving from defensive to offensive mode, search will be prioritized.

Answer 30

300

Question 31

Positive pressure ventilation is a contraindication of a Window Entry Search.

Answer 31

300

Question 32

At residential fires fire control and ventilation are preformed to support the primary search until all searchable areas of involved and exposed occupancies are cleared of unprotected occupants.

Answer 32

300

Question 33

A tactical plan prioritizes the consideration to control or neutralize any dangers.

Answer 33

300

Question 34

While Rescue is the highest strategic priority, fire attack may be the highest tactical priority if even just for 1 member to flow a handline to protect a rescue operation, path of egress for occupants or to slow a rapidly escalating fire event.

Answer 34

300

Question 35

Controlling the fire reduces both thermal and toxic threats to occupants and facilitates a more effective primary search.

Answer 35

300

Question 36

Application of water from the exterior to visible fire cools compartment linings which interferes with pyrolysis preventing further contribution of fuel and toxic gasses.

Answer 36

300

Question 37

Optimal technique for external exposures is direct application to surfaces allowing the water to map out across the plane providing a layer of water to absorb radiant heat instead of the material.

Answer 37

300

Question 38

Optimal technique for interior exposures is through a horizontal ventilation opening (door or window) to the fire compartment.

Answer 38

300

Question 39

Optimal operation is a stationary, straight or solid stream at a steep angle deflecting off the ceiling with care taken not to disrupt the flow path.

Answer 39

300

Question 40

The primary tactical objective of interior advancement is to cool and control smoke temperature and radiant heat to increase the safety of unprotected occupants and operating firefighters until effective water is applied to the source of the fire.

Answer 40

300

Question 41

Interior water application to surfaces allows them to absorb more thermal energy from the hot smoke layer and prevents off gassing and contribution of more fuel and toxic threats to the atmosphere.

Answer 41

300

Question 42

Cooler ceiling temperatures also causes the hot gasses in the thermal layer to cool, constrict and lift providing more survivable and searchable space at the lower levels.

Answer 42

300

Question 43

A flow and move technique is the most effective in dwellings with a known fire location as it eliminates the thermal rebound that develops when a fire stream is shut down.

Answer 43

300

Question 44

Firefighters should avoid advancing under a superheated thermal layer without cooling ahead.

Answer 44

300

Question 45

When pulling past the structure, the first in apparatus should consider the set back of the structure, as well as the total size of the structure.

Answer 45

300

Question 46

For the majority of residential structures, simply pulling the initial arriving apparatus to the far side of the neighboring "downstream" exposure will suffice.

Answer 46

300

Question 47

When considering the initial hose deployment on apartments with a center breezeway, treat the breezeway like the "front door" of the complex and estimate the stretch off the entire building's dimension.

Answer 47

300

Question 48

**add 50' for each floor above/below ground level**

Answer 48

300

Question 49

For any incidents on Interstate 40 or NE 23rd (HWY 62) the standard response of 1 unit for a medical or two units for a MVA, will have an additional Traffic Safety Unit, Safety Officer and Shift Commander dispatched in order to provide for greater scene safety and coordination of protection.

Answer 49

300

Question 50

When there are multiple patients involved requiring multiple transport units, establish a protected triage and treatment area down stream with the first arriving ambulance.

Answer 50

300

Question 51

To reduce exposure to responders and delays in traffic, when a vehicle can be safely moved to a more protected location such as an outside lane, shoulder or off ramp, this is the recommendation of state law.

Answer 51

300

Question 52

When possible, provide dispatch / OHP estimated incident scope and duration of traffic impact. Minor Incident to be handled in the next 30 minutes. Moderate Incident to be handled in less than 2 hours Major Incident, mitigation will take longer than 2 hours.

Answer 52

300

Question 53

For 911 fire department emergency response calls where the dispatcher knows or suspects that a civil disturbance has been involved in the call, but there is no apparent threat of additional violence, the event shall be dispatched as "Tier-One, Civil Disturbance Proceed with Caution".

Answer 53

300

Question 54

If the first-in unit is not comfortable with the conditions at the scene upon approach, they have the option to stage in accordance with the requirements of a Tier-Two response.

Answer 54

300

Question 55

For 911 fire department emergency response calls where the dispatcher knows or suspects that the potential for further civil disturbance is present, the event shall be dispatched as "Tier-Two, Civil Disturbance Stage for PD". 1/4 mile away

Answer 55

300

Question 56

Tier-Two (Perimeter Establishment) 1. In the event that an actual act of violence toward fire department personnel has occurred, a perimeter shall be identified a minimum of 1/4 mile in each direction from which the act occurred. For at least a 24 hour

Answer 56

300

Question 57

If fire department emergency response personnel respond to an incident of an unknown nature and find themselves in a violent situation, or the area is no longer considered secure for Tier-One, Tier-Two, or Tier-Four response shall be informed by the Incident Commander that a Tier Three tactical withdrawal is necessary. 1/2 mile away.

Answer 57

300

Question 58

If a series of actual acts of civil disturbance are reported in a specific area of the City dispatch shall identify the situation as "Tier-Four, Multiple Civil Disturbances" and the Emergency Management Director shall be notified and appraised of the situation.

Answer 58

300

Question 59

The Emergency Management Director shall be responsible for initiating and coordinating the implementation of Midwest City's Emergency Operations Plan for Civil Disturbances/ Riots.

Answer 59

300

Question 60

Fire Department Response to Tier-Four civil disturbances shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of a Tier-Two civil disturbance, with the exception that the staging, area may be required to be located in excess of ¼ mile away from areas where civil disturbances have been identified.

Answer 60

300

Question 61

The Shift Commander will authorize all mutual aid responses and notify the Fire Chief.

Answer 61

300

Question 62

The Company Officer should confirm that any necessary thread adapters are placed on apparatus before responding to another jurisdiction

Answer 62

300

Question 63

When practicable, a Shift Commander should respond with the mutual aid units to aid in communications, personnel safety and scene management.

Answer 63

300

Question 64

The primary objectives of a hazardous materials response include, but may not be limited to: Isolating, confining and containing the hazardous material. Evacuating the contaminated area. Denying entry to the contaminated area.

Answer 64

300

Question 65

The IC should determine the hazard Level of the incident as soon as possible to aid in developing the IAP, determining operations and additional required resources, and performing a risk vs. benefit analysis for any rescue, fire suppression or mitigation and containment activities.

Answer 65

300

Question 66

Level I - These incidents are relatively small and can usually be handled using defensive actions by initial responding personnel wearing structural firefighting PPE

Answer 66

300

Question 67

Level II - These incidents should be considered as more complex than Level I incidents and may require offensive or defensive actions and evacuation. These incidents can pose a significant threat to the environment and public health and may require trained HAZMAT teams with specialized equipment and PPE.

Answer 67

300

Question 68

Level III - These incidents are extremely complex and pose an extreme and immediate threat to the environment and/or public health. These incidents generally exceed the capabilities of local, regional and state resources, and often require widespread evacuation.

Answer 68

300

Question 69

There are three main types of decon. These are technical, emergency and mass decontamination

Answer 69

300

Question 70

Whenever practicable, the decon corridor should be easily accessible to personnel leaving the hot zone and located up-wind and uphill of the hot zone and with good drainage.

Answer 70

300

Question 71

Emergency decon should be used if an emergency occurs such as when a responder or civilian is in medical distress caused by the hazardous material or has been exposed to a highly toxic material

Answer 71

300

Question 72

Mass decon is emergency decon conducted at the mass casualty incident level using emergency decon operations and based upon available resources: Create the decon corridor 12 ft to 16 ft wide.

Answer 72

300

Question 73

Stage as directed by the IC. For trench, cave-in and collapse emergencies, if the staging area has not yet been established by the IC, when practicable, stage at least 500 feet away from the incident, to minimize vibration that could further destabilize the incident.

Answer 73

300

Question 74

If the hazard involves collapse, trench or cave-in, establish a 50-foot radius hazard zone and whenever practicable, control or eliminate all ground vibration within 500 feet of the collapse or cave-in.

Answer 74

300

Question 75

All emergency vehicles shall park at least 100 feet from the collapse site. The only exception to this should be the technical rescue team vehicle, which may park no closer than 50 feet. All traffic should be stopped or detoured within 300 feet of the collapse site. A hazard zone shall be established to control at least 75 feet around the perimeter of the collapse zone.

Answer 75

300 Trench Rescue

Question 76

Trench Incident Levels Level I: Incident able to be handled by first alarm assignment with limited assistance from cooperating agencies. Level II: Utilizes specially trained resources and requires resources beyond the capability of the local jurisdiction. Level III: Large or complex operation requiring regional or state rescue teams/task forces. Level IV: Utilizes national (FEMA) teams.

Answer 76

300

Question 77

General consideration is the average weight of soil is 100 lbs. per square foot

Answer 77

300

Question 78

Type A: Cohesive type soils with an unconfined compressive strength of 1.5 tons per square foot. Any soil with clay content is Type A.

Answer 78

300

Question 79

Type B: Cohesive materials with an unconfined compressive strength of.5 tons per square foot and less than 1.5 tsf. Gravel, silt, and loam are examples.

Answer 79

300

Question 80

Type C: Cohesive materials with unconfined compression strength of less than.5 tsf. This category includes granular soils, sand, and submerged soils.

Answer 80

300

Question 81

In a rescue situation, soil types are considered to be type C and shoring should be constructed accordingly.

Answer 81

300

Question 82

Any trench over 5 feet deep must be shored before personnel are allowed to enter.

Answer 82

300

Question 83

Approach the ends of trench if when possible. Provide level area for ground pads and place within 6 inches of lip of trench.

Answer 83

300

Question 84

Minimum of 2"X12" lumber placed between spoil pile and trench on level ground. 2 feet between trench and spoil pile is optimal.

Answer 84

300

Question 85

Definition of angle of repose is the greatest angle above the horizontal plane at which loose material will lie without sliding.

Answer 85

300

Question 86

Place minimum of 2 ground ladders for emergency exit. Ladders must remain within 25 feet of personnel for emergency access.

Answer 86

300

Question 87

During hand digging operations, if more than 2 feet of trench wall is exposed, there is a danger of a slough in and shoring shall be placed prior to continuing digging operation.

Answer 87

300

Question 88

Termination of the incident and removing shoring is one of the most dangerous parts of the operation.

Answer 88

300

Question 89

The only adequate protection is by wearing a properly fitting, USCG approved type III (or better) PFD. Fire Department personnel shall wear an approved PFD at all times while engaged in any emergency response or training scenario on, in, or within 10' of the water.

Answer 89

300

Question 90

At any time personnel are operating on the water from a watercraft, the operator is ultimately in charge of and responsible for the watercraft. The ranking Fire Department officer is ultimately in charge of the emergency operation.

Answer 90

300

Question 91

A Pointer shall be assigned from the first arriving company on scene whose SOLE RESPONSIBILITY is to watch and monitor status of victim(s) in the water.

Answer 91

300

Question 92

Any time there is questionable action or lack of movement by the worker inside the confined space, a verbal check should be made.

Answer 92

300

Question 93

If members of the Department respond to an incident requiring permit-required confined space entry, a written hazard evaluation shall be performed.

Answer 93

300

Question 94

Casualty Collection Point (CCP) - A geographic location at or near the scene of an AS/VI and located in the cold zone, to which victims are extracted.

Answer 94

300

Question 95

It is the officer in charge (OIC) responsibility to determine the origin and cause of each fire type, to include structural, vehicle and grass that the Midwest City Fire Department responds to in accordance with State Statute 74-314

Answer 95

300

Question 96

MWCFD investigators shall respond to the investigation of: When the overall damages exceed $85,000

Answer 96

300

Question 97

If a fire investigator has been called out to investigate the origin and cause, all areas in the OIC NFIRS report will be reported as under investigation.

Answer 97

300

Question 98

In incidents where a child/juvenile willfully starts a fire, the incident shall be treated as an incendiary fire and the fire investigator shall be contacted

Answer 98

300

Question 99

All malicious false alarms (NFIRS incident type code 710-715) are investigated by the Fire Prevention Bureau.

Answer 99

300